Field Trips

A field trip to the Museum of Science can complement and reinforce your school curriculum while also providing an ideal way to encourage students to have fun while learning.

Plan A Field Trip

Explore the many ways the Museum of Science can motivate your students and support your curriculum goals and objectives. The following steps will guide you as you plan your trip, discover the Museum's programs and opportunities, and make reservations.

Begin planning a field trip

Set goals

Do you want to reinforce classroom learning? Do you want to use the trip to learn about something you can't learn at school? Is this a reward where fun is the top priority? Set goals for your trip to narrow down your activity choices.

Museum and venue capacities are limited. It can be difficult for large groups to maneuver throughout the Exhibit Halls and to fit comfortably into our theaters and presentations spaces. Therefore, we recommend school groups break up into smaller groups and stagger their schedules.

Record your planned activities

Make a list of all of the activities that you'd like to include and record start and run times for live presentations, films, or other timed events.

Create a timeline

Consider your approximate arrival and departure times. Based on the programs and exhibits you are planning to attend, select a lunch time to propose when making your reservation. Learn more about field trip lunch options

Print relevant field trip activity sheets

Contact us

To have a Museum educator review your field trip plan or to set up an appointment for a phone or in-person consultation, contact us at 617-589-0172.

Make reservations

Get scheduling information by contacting Science Central at 617-723-2500.

School Requests Form

Once you have made your reservation with Science Central, complete the School Requests Form for any special school requests for presentations or field trip activities. Requests are accepted October – May and are subject to availability and some restrictions apply. Fill out the School Requests Form

Be prepared

Prepare for your visit by using the confirmation information to inform your students and chaperones about the game plan. Be sure to check the number of students, and calculate the number of chaperones you will need.

Field Trip Activities

A full roster of thought-provoking demonstrations, films, shows, and special hands-on exhibit areas provide great options for building an inspiring field trip that meets your educational goals.